The Shiny tiny walk up

The Shiny Tiny Walk Up sits along NC-12 in Rodanthe, one of the northernmost villages on Hatteras Island. True to its name, it's a walk-up counter setup rather than a sit-down restaurant — order at the window and take your food to go or to a nearby spot to eat. That's a familiar format up and down this stretch of the island, where small, seasonal food stands fill in the gaps between the strung-out villages of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo. At a $$ price point, expect straightforward, quick-service fare rather than an extensive menu. As with many small operations on this exposed part of the seashore, hours can shift with the season and with storms — NC-12 closures are a normal part of life here — so it's worth calling ahead before making a special trip.